Location: THE PIG-in the Cotswolds, Barnsley, GL7 5EE Salary: 36,000 per annum (OTE 39,220 per annum including tronc) Hours : 40 hours per week, over 5 days. THE PIG is seeking an experienced, passionate and collaborative Head Gardener. This is a truly rare opportunity to lead and inspire a talented garden team. THE PIG-in the Cotswolds embodies the essence of quintessential English beauty, with its gardens featuring listed archways, fruit trees, potager gardens, and a stunning Laburnum walkway. This role offers the opportunity to act as custodian of the legacy of Rosemary Verey OBE VMH (1918-2001), one of England's most celebrated garden designers. Best known for her iconic Barnsley House garden, which attracted tens of thousands of visitors annually, her work also influenced gardens for distinguished clients including Elton John and King Charles III. At THE PIG, our gardens are at the heart of everything we do. As Head Gardener, you will take the lead in caring for and developing our gardens and wider grounds, ensuring they are beautifully presented and maintained to the highest standard throughout the year. This is a hands-on role, working closely with our established garden and grounds teams, supporting our garden spaces and ornamental areas to create something truly special. You will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the gardens, from seasonal planting and pruning to ongoing maintenance and long-term development, while also overseeing a small team and coordinating additional support when needed. A strong understanding of plant health, sustainability, and garden care will be key to keeping everything thriving across the seasons. As our gardens are open for guests to explore, you will also be a welcoming and knowledgeable presence, happy to engage with guests and share your passion for the space. We are also home to chickens and quails, so some involvement in animal husbandry will be part of the role. It is desirable that you hold an RHS Level 3 qualification (or similar); however, with the right experience and passion, we are happy to support further training and development. We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different: Staff stays - free B&B. 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments. Meals on duty. Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days) Take home goods - cost price. Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand. A range of learning & development courses. Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2. To view our full range of perks, visit our 'What we can do for you' section on our career's webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.